2001 Plymouth Neon

▲ Better than typical

2001 Plymouth Neon
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:55:23.337Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 49 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	3
1995	483
1996	308
1997	166
1998	167
1999	62
2000	141
2001	49

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

AIR BAGS 24%

24% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25-35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE RAN INTO A TREE HEAD-ON . UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010925

NEITHER AIR BAG IN FRONT DEPLOYED WHEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE TRAVELING 35 MPH ON INTERSTATE, WHEN ABOUT TO PASS, OTHER VEHICLE CHANGED LANES AND SLAMMED ON BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010409

A HEAD ON COLLISION, AND NEITHER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010110

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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WHEN COMING TO OR WAITING AT 4 WAY STOPS TO TURN LEFT THE CAR CHOKES AND DIES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE SOMETIMES I'AM YIELDING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030224

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

CRASH

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WHEN BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN AN IMPACT IN REVERSE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATED PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020906

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing underbody shields.

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A MECHANIC WAS CHECKING THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF MY CAR WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE WHEN HE NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST AND SEVERAL CRACKS FORMING IN THE SUB FRAME. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140630

Also filed under SUSPENSION

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001112 — child seat

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Campaign 00V366000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010702 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE T

Campaign 01V154000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021106 — PE (closed 20030423)

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

R 20080522 — suspension

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WIT

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed